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March 2020

Connecting Communities, Overcoming Barriers (St. Louis, MO) Walking has the power to do many things: improve health, provide access, increase social engagement. What each of these has in common is the ability to build connections, with oneself, with friends, family, and neighbors, with one’s community. The National Walking Summit- St. Louis will explore how walking and walkability connects communities to overcome barriers, bridge divides, and address inequities that exist because of the legacies of injustices. Learn more about the National…

Walk Kansas Starts Are you ready to virtually walk across Kansas with others in your community while learning about the benefits of a balanced diet and physical fitness? Learn all about the Walk Kansas program facilitated by K-State Research and Extension! • Online registration opens February 18, 2020. • Walk Kansas Program dates March 15- May 9 Detailed information and registration link can be found on our county extension website, https://www.wyandotte.k-state.edu/program_areas/health-nutrition/walk-kansas/index.html For questions about Walk Kansas or how to get started…

Has the winter weather kept you off your bike? Do you need a little practice before you tackle the Tour de Bier? Join the Thirsty Thursday group ride! Meet at Velo Garage in North Kansas City at 6:15 for a 6:30 roll out.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy The goal of the program is to provide safe, structured and effective strength training for older adults. The evidence-based curriculum used for this program is adapted by the University of Missouri extension faculty from the StrongWomen program designed by Dr. Miriam Nelson and Rebecca Seguin, MS, CSCS from Tufts University. The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise sessions are led by trained university extension faculty. Visit our county extension website for complete details, videos and information! https://www.wyandotte.k-state.edu/program_areas/health-nutrition/stay-strong-stay-healthy/index.html COST:…

Experience a world of fun and freedom packed into a day on your bike as you expand your circle of friends. Cycling KC has a 50+ year tradition of bringing you national-caliber courses, SAG stops, support and aprés ride celebrations. And we're proud to count as members not just some — but a lot of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. The Lonestar Century is cancelled.

May 2020

Join in the conversation about Vision Zero and how it could work in KCMO One of the major policy goals for BikeWalkKC in 2020 is the adoption of a Vision Zero resolution. Vision Zero argues that we should treat traffic violence like a public health crisis and looks for systemic ways to make streets safe for everyone. We will be joined by Ashley Hand, co-founder of CityFi and the KC Regional Transit Alliance Vice Chair, to learn more about Vision…

The League of American Bicyclists' annual Advocacy and Education Awards are given out at the National Bike Summit each year. This year, BikeWalkKC's Michael Kelley will be honored during the online celebrations.

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The 2020 Kansas City Ride of Silence is one of 390 rides worldwide.